Overview
The EQE SUV takes the E-Class-sized EQE platform and expands it into a large SUV body — standard five seats, optional seven-seat configuration that adds a third row. It occupies a similar market position to the Kia EV9, BMW iX, and Audi Q8 e-tron, offering the Mercedes premium in a package designed for family and touring use.
The 350 variant is the single-motor RWD entry point of the EQE SUV range. 292kW from the rear motor produces adequate performance; the EQE SUV’s character is refined touring rather than performance driving. The 90.6kWh battery and 590km WLTP sit at a level that covers Australian interstate routes with one charge stop.
Key Specification
Battery: 90.6kWh. WLTP: 590km. Drive: RWD. DC: 170kW. 0-100: approximately 6.4s. Seats: 5 (7 optional). Price: approximately $169,900.
Air suspension standard. MBUX with 12.8-inch central display; Hyperscreen optional. Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto standard.
Verdict
The EQE SUV 350 serves Mercedes buyers who need a large premium EV SUV with touring range in the mid-range of the brand’s SUV lineup. 170kW DC charging is the functional limitation at the price; the overall ownership experience — interior quality, suspension comfort, and brand premium — is what justifies the choice.
